
Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Action, Singleplayer.

Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!

A Blast From The Past
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!

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Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, 2.5D 22.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Score Attack 8.5%, Old School 7.9%
Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, 2.5D 19.4%, Shooter 16.8%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Action 9.4%
This is a 2.5D vertical scrolling shooting game. Use your ingenuity to fight your way to a high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Shooter 16.7%, 2.5D 15.7%, Score Attack 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.2%
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Shooter 22.9%, Score Attack 18.6%, Sci-fi 12%, Action 5.2%
WARP BLASTER VR is a virtual arcade shooter that lets you conquer the high score by mastering seven stages of increasing difficulty with challenging boss fights, powerful weapons and a myriad of power-ups and bonuses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Shooter 19.4%, Old School 19.1%, Action 14.5%, Score Attack 14.3%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, 2.5D 23.3%, Shooter 16%, Old School 10.4%, Action 8.3%
Planet Cracker is a 2D shooting game features physics engine and 3D environment. You must protect a space station from space debris trying to surpass the line of defence. Destroy all debris, and accomplish the most important mission: SURVIVE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, 2.5D 31.4%, Shooter 21.6%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, 2.5D 22.7%, Shooter 14.3%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Score Attack 10%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.5%, Shooter 23.5%, Action 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Heart-pounding arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, 2.5D 19.3%, Score Attack 16.3%, Shooter 12.1%, PvE 9.8%
SkyDefender is a high-octane arcade shooter inspired by the golden era of coin-op cabinets. Take control of a powerful anti-air machine gun, clear the skies of enemy squadrons, and test your reflexes in a relentless battle for the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Shooter 19.3%, PvE 15.8%, Score Attack 14.6%, Action 9.5%
The new Assau!t is a PICO-8 defense first-person shooter. These scary enemies that are coming to you.. All we have to do is stop the approaching enemies. Shoot! Shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, 2.5D 17.5%, Old School 13.5%, Score Attack 13%, Shooter 11.6%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Shooter 23.9%, Action 16.7%, Sci-fi 9.6%, PvE 9%
Kilemol is a top-down shooter where you'll have to destroy all spawn capsules and enemies using different weapons in a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 15.2%, Sci-fi 12.3%, PvE 8.8%
天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ!撃て!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Shooter 21.5%, Score Attack 20.2%, Action 16.1%, Singleplayer 2%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, 2.5D 26.8%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 7.7%, Old School 7.6%
Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Old School 20%, Shooter 12.9%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Co-op 9.2%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: 2.5D 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Score Attack 15.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Sci-fi 7.4%
Gryphon Knight Epic is a 2D Medieval Shoot’em up that mixes elements from classical shoot’em ups, exploration and duel-like boss battles, it tells the story of Sir Oliver and Aquila, an accomplished knight and his loyal gryphon that are forced back to adventure once again.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Shooter 18.6%, Co-op Campaign 14.6% ★, Old School 11.6%, Action 10.5%
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, 2.5D 20.2%, Score Attack 15.5%, Shooter 13.2%, Sci-fi 8.2%
Embark on a roguelike shooting game set in a mysterious world that combines 2D and 3D elements. Survive and escape from an unknown planet. Utilize enemy resources to enhance yourself, repair your damaged spaceship, and prepare for increasingly powerful and numerous enemy forces.
Why similar: 2.5D 33.6%, Shooter 23.2%, Action 17.6%, Sci-fi 12.9%, PvE 11%
Shoot, punch and get closer through bullets towards enemies in this close range-heavy arcade bullet hell shoot 'em up. A mysterious cult is going to make Mt. Krakatoa explode! By yourself or with a friend, stand your ground; the fate of the world is in your hands...!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Modern 17.3%, Shooter 13.4%, Co-op 11.4%, Score Attack 9.6%
Unreal Mashup will test your gaming ability with a solid first person shooter base experience. Fight against bots or join your friends in their personal server automatically created at every login. This high pace futuristic shooter is Fast!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 14.6%, Sci-fi 9.8%, PvE 9.1%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Shooter 22.8%, Old School 16.4%, Action 13.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
it's simple, fast, rocking, without pauses, without life, without time will you save the earth? Asteroides is a 70/80s shooter with realistic physics and a completely three-dimensional environment. Moving, destroying and surviving is complicated in an infinitely finite space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, 2.5D 26.5%, Shooter 19.8%, Action 14.1%, Score Attack 10.2%
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Shooter 17%, PvE 14.2%, Old School 12%, Action 8.8%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, 2.5D 20.7%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 8.2%, PvE 7%
The year is 2192AD. 40 years ago, the Stellar-class All-purpose Administrative Computer ALLTYNEX suddenly attempted to enact genocide upon mankind. Commandeering armies of unmanned weapons, ALLTYNEX enacted a massacre so terrible that within only 72 hours of the start of the incident, approximately 85% of the world's population had...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, 2.5D 23.9%, Action 17.1%, Shooter 11.8%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 15.6%, Old School 14.7%, Score Attack 9.1%
Embark on an interstellar race as the universe collapses. Swing swords, fire projectiles, and reflect hazards to save nomads. 60 challenging missions. Random encounters. Simple mouse controls. Conquer diverse hazards. Will you guide them home?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, 2.5D 27.8%, Action 14.2%, Old School 14.2%, Score Attack 7.1%
Fight off endless waves of undead as a nightclub hostess in this stylish third-person shooter. Earn points, buy better weapons, unlock new areas, and survive as long as possible. Solo or with friends, take back your club, one zombie at a time in heels and with attitude.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Shooter 21.2%, Modern 18.9%, Action 15.9%, PvE 8.6%
Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.3%, Shooter 28.9%, Action 16.8%
"Hime Cut" is a one-on-one 2D shooting game. Aim for a high score as you clear the wave!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Shooter 22.9%, Score Attack 14.5%, Action 11.3%, PvE 11%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Shooter 21.2%, Old School 13.5%, Action 12.2%, Sci-fi 9.8%
Spiceshifter is a single-player game in 2.5D abstract graphics. The essence of the gameplay is to destroy hordes of enemies with the help of a wide variety of weapons, such as brass knuckles, magic or shotguns.
Why similar: 2.5D 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Old School 18.6%, Shooter 15.7%, Score Attack 13.5%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Shooter 20.2%, Old School 15.2%, Score Attack 14.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%
Cassiodora is a medieval fantasy game inspired by classic shoot 'em up with unique mechanics and epic boss fights. Save the princess Cassiodora by yourself or with up to 2 friends on the same screen.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, 2.5D 23.2%, Shooter 14.5%, Co-op Campaign 12.2% ★, Score Attack 11%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Old School 17.9%, Shooter 17.4%, Score Attack 10.1%, Action 9.2%
Riders 2491 is an action shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades with modern visuals.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Shooter 17.8%, Co-op Campaign 17.1% ★, Action 13.5%, Sci-fi 8%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.9%, Shooter 22.8%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Action 10.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%
RAILGUN 500 is a pick up and play arcade shooter featuring floods of alien freaks. Master the railgun's systems, manage the enemy horde, and you might just live through it all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Score Attack 17.7%, Shooter 17%, Old School 16.3%, 2.5D 10.8%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, 2.5D 20.8%, Shooter 19.8%, Action 9.6%, Sci-fi 9%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Old School 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Shooter 17.7%, Action 12.8%, Sci-fi 7.9%
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Score Attack 22.1%, Shooter 21.2%, Action 9.5%, Co-op 4.4%
A vertical scroll shooter where deflecting enemy projectiles is key to success.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, 2.5D 22.1%, Old School 18.5%, Shooter 14%, PvE 9.6%
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Score Attack 24.4%, Shooter 22.4%, Action 8.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
AquaNimble is about crazy intense shooter action with big quirky guns against underwater snake dragons, cybernetic sharks, swirling skeletons, submarines and so much more. It's a dynamic game that makes every play through different and lets you set your own challenge beyond a difficulty setting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Action 17.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Score Attack 15.3%, Co-op 11.4%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Score Attack 21.6%, Shooter 21%, Action 7.5%, Sci-fi 5.2%
"Strix STG" is a "Communication-Synchronized Bullet-Hell Casual Vertical-Scrolling Shooting-Game". Let's aim to capture all 5 stages. The best feature of this game is the ability to play two-player co-op online. A simple chat using two types of fixed phrases is prepared for role sharing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Shooter 21.2%, Co-op 13.2%, Score Attack 9.4%, Action 9.2%
Minimalist colorful shoot 'em up with a story! Play as the yellow hero trying to get back the essential item taken away from him in a world divided by forms and colors. Will our hero get it back?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, 2.5D 27.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Score Attack 11.7%, Old School 9.4%
Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Shooter 28.7%, Action 22.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%
This is a 30-second survival shooting game. You shoot with the mouse for direction and move your ship with WASD. There are 3 attributes: fire, water and green, and 3-way deadlock.
Why similar: 2.5D 46.9%, Shooter 32%, Action 18.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Shooter 21.3%, Score Attack 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Action 9.4%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Shooter 17.2%, Score Attack 13.8%, Old School 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.6%
桜、紫陽花、向日葵、彼岸花、 幻想の花は散ることなく咲き続ける。弾幕の花も然り。 弾幕の対戦型フラワリングシューティング!一人でも大変遊べます。
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Shooter 21.3%, Score Attack 18.5%, Action 15.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.2%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 13.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Shoot your way across the galaxy in this thrilling adventure! It’s the sci-fi shooter which blends old school game mechanics with modern story driven cinematic experiences. Unlock the mystery of strange events all over the Milky Way and find out who (or what) is behind them.
Why similar: 2.5D 30.4%, Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Action 8.7%
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, 2.5D 20.7%, Shooter 19%, Action 14.4%, Sci-fi 9.4%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Shooter 17.8%, Old School 16.3%, Score Attack 10.4%, Action 9.4%
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Shooter 28.1%, Action 15.8%, Sci-fi 11%, Singleplayer 1.6%